Milford: Lt. gov. candidate Polito stops at Johnny Jacks

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By Bill ShanerDaily News Staff

Wicked Local Waltham

By Bill ShanerDaily News Staff

Posted Aug. 21, 2014 at 12:01 AM

By Bill ShanerDaily News Staff

Posted Aug. 21, 2014 at 12:01 AM

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MILFORD – Karyn Polito, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, met Milford residents at Johnny Jacks Restaurant Wednesday morning to discuss state and local issues and why she is running for the office.

Polito said she met with 30 to 40 people who spoke to her at length on topics ranging from education to the economy.

"They raised concerns over job opportunities for their children after graduation," she said. "They want to continue to lay their roots in Massachusetts and live a good life."

Although Polito does not face a challenge in the Sept. 9 primary, there are two Republican candidates for governor - Charlie Baker and Mark Fisher. However, Baker and Polito have been campaigning as a team.

Polito said after talking to Milford residents, she believes they want a lieutenant governor who will advocate for the working class and "enforce the laws we have."

She said she and Baker would take a hard stand on undocumented immigrants, which differentiates their platform from that of their Democratic opponents.

The Baker/Polito platform does not support drivers’ licenses or tuition assistance for undocumented immigrants, she said.

"We need to support our rules," Polito said.

Barbara Clement, a 51-year resident of Milford and an Army veteran, was at Johnny Jacks to meet Polito.

"Everyone was very responsive to her," she said.

Jon Fetherston, an Ashland resident and former Ashland selectman, said he has been a long-time supporter of Polito.

"She sincerely, truly cares," he said.

Of Johnny Jacks, the long-standing Main Street breakfast establishment, Polito said, "It’s my first time here but it won’t be my last."

Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-634-7582 or at wshaner@wickedlocal.com. Follow him on Twitter @Bshaner_MDN.